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6th ed |
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x, 416 p. : ill. ; 26 cm |
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Includes bibliographical references and index |
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1.Spinal Cord Injury -- 2.Physiological Effects and Their Initial Management -- 3.Patient-Centred Practice -- 4.The Acute Lesion -- 5.Respiratory Therapy -- 6.Pressure ₆ Effects and Prevention -- 7.Initial Physical Re-Education -- 8.Personal Independence -- 9.The Bio-Mechanical Principles Used in Transferring -- 10.Basic Functional Movements -- 11.Wheelchairs and Wheelchair Management -- 12.Transfers -- 13.Gait Training -- 14.Ultra-High Lesions -- 15.The Incomplete Spinal Lesion -- 16.Spinal Cord Injury in Children -- 17.Ageing with Spinal Cord Injury -- 18.Complications -- 19.Sport in Rehabilitation -- Appendix 1. Standard Neurological Classification of Spinal Cord Injury -- Appendix 2. Functional Independence Measure (FIM) -- Appendix 3. Spinal Cord Independence Measure -- Appendix 4. Major Segmental Innervation of the Muscles of the Upper Limb -- Appendix 5. Major segmental innervation of the muscles of the lower limb. -- Appendix 6. Functional Independence -- Appendix 7. Segmental Innervation of the Skin -- Appendix 8. Useful Addresses and Equipment Suppliers |
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Electronic reproduction. Amsterdam : Elsevier Science & Technology, 2009. Mode of access: World Wide Web. System requirements: Web browser. Title from title screen (viewed on Oct. 26, 2009). Access may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions |
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Extensively illustrated and easy to use, this practical resource offers clear guidelines and step-by-step sequences for moving and working with individuals with differing levels of paralysis. It serves as both an ideal student textbook and a valuable clinical manual for therapists who see tetraplegic and paraplegic patients. Clear, practical, concise chapters present important information in an easily understandable approach.Spiral-bound format enables the book to lay flat for easy reference in the clinical setting or classroom.Excellent coverage of wheelchairs and wheelchair management is included |
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Elsevier |
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Original 0443101809
9780443101809
(DLC) 2006298559 (OCoLC)70059719
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Quadriplegia -- rehabilitation
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Paraplegia -- rehabilitation
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Physical Therapy Modalities
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Quadriplegia -- Physical therapy
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Paraplegia -- Physical therapy
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Tétraplégie -- Physiothérapie
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Paraplégie -- Physiothérapie
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Electronic books. local
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ScienceDirect (Online service)
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